1:1 Pastoral Support Worker - Medical

We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to join our specialist education team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a student transitioning from an ABA-based learning approach into our autism-specific educational environment. You'll play a key role in helping them build confidence, independence, and positive outcomes while supporting their learning journey. Working alongside teachers, therapists, care colleagues, and other professionals, you will provide tailored educational and pastoral support to students with autism and associated needs. You will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where every student can achieve their full potential. What you will bring

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences and implement individual education, behaviour, and communication plans.
• Promote students' social, emotional, physical, and educational development within a safe and supportive environment.
• Support positive behaviour strategies, emotional regulation, morning routines, and personal care where required.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor progress, and contribute to student reviews and planning documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with education, care, and therapy teams to ensure consistent support while safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of all students.
  
  Experience supporting children and young people with autism, SEN, or complex needs.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Confident managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive outcomes.
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• Competent with basic IT systems and accurate record keeping.
• Committed to safeguarding, professional development, and making a positive difference to students' lives.
• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Level 2 SEN qualification desirable
• Driving licence desirable
  
  Syon Manor College is a post 16 learning and skills provider for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards their preparation for adulthood targets and into employment, supported internships or higher education.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support